Sky Arts presents a look behind the scenes of the iconic war film “The Dam Busters” in this week’s episode of “Classic Movies: The Story of…”. The series, hosted by Ian Nathan, unearths the stories behind cinematic greats, exploring the trials, triumphs, and often surprising truths behind the making of classic films. This Thursday’s episode focuses on the 1955 British docudrama, directed by Michael Anderson and starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave.
“The Dam Busters” depicts the daring real-life RAF raid to destroy six dams in Germany during World War II. The episode will unpack the film’s production, exploring everything from the challenges of recreating the iconic bouncing bomb to the impact of the film upon its release. Look for insights into the film’s themes, cinematography, key performances, and the real-life locations that served as inspiration.
“Classic Movies: The Story of… The Dam Busters” airs Thursday, May 15th at 8:00 PM BST on Sky Arts.
